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DF12 VFG

2012 Kia Venga

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,303 mi
Last recorded66,303 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 VFG
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 66,303 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 63,886 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 60,318 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 60,318 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 56,837 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 56,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 52,899 miles

emissions are smokey 3 attempts to get through

Fail 15 Oct 2021 52,899 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

emissions are smokey 3 attempts to get through

Pass 16 Oct 2020 49,123 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 49,122 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.51 reading 2.30 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 46,952 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 46,951 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.51 reading 2.58 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 43,187 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 43,187 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 39,417 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 35,164 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 29,075 miles

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 17 Feb 2016 29,075 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 26 Feb 2015 24,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the Kia Venga?

Based on 541,498 MOT tests across 49,696 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
4,639
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
49,696
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,040
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DF12 VFG is a 2012 Kia Venga in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2012 Kia Venga models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 47,714 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Venga fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 4,040 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF12 VFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Venga typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Venga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF12 VFG registered?

DF12 VFG is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 21 July 2012.

Is DF12 VFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 VFG shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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